The Coherence of “Gnosticism” / / Einar Thomassen.
“Gnosticism” has become a problematic category in the study of early Christianity. It obscures diversity, invites essentialist generalisations, and is a legacy of ancient heresiology. However, simply to conclude with “diversity” is unsatisfying, and new efforts to discern coherence and to synthesise...
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Thomassen, Einar, author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut The Coherence of “Gnosticism” / Einar Thomassen. Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2020] ©2021 1 online resource (XIV, 39 p.) text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file PDF rda Hans-Lietzmann-Vorlesungen , 1861-6011 ; 18 Frontmatter -- Preface -- Table of Contents -- 1 Is it still possible to speak about “Gnosticism”? -- 2 Reconstructing coherence -- 3 Valentinus and “the Gnostic sect” -- 4 Irenaeus, Haer. 1.29 and the Apocryphon of John -- 5 The mythological system of Irenaeus, Haer. 1.29 -- 6 The protologies of Haer. 1.29 and 1.30 compared -- 7 The Valentinian reception of Gnostic protology -- 8 The underlying logic of Gnostic protology -- 9 Conclusion -- Bibliography restricted access http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_16ec online access with authorization star “Gnosticism” has become a problematic category in the study of early Christianity. It obscures diversity, invites essentialist generalisations, and is a legacy of ancient heresiology. However, simply to conclude with “diversity” is unsatisfying, and new efforts to discern coherence and to synthesise need to be made. The present work seeks to make a fresh start by concentrating on Irenaeus’ report on a specific group called the “Gnostics” and on his claim that Valentinus and his followers were inspired by their ideas. Following this lead, an attempt is made to trace the continuity of ideas from this group to Valentinianism. The study concludes that there is more continuity than has previously been recognised. Irenaeus’ “Gnostics” emerge as the predecessors not only of Valentinianism, but also of Sethianism. They represent an early, philosophically inspired form of Christ religion that arose independently of the New Testament canon. Christology is essential and provides the basis for the myth of Sophia. The book is relevant for all students of Christian origins and the early history of the Church. Issued also in print. Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web. In English. Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 28. Feb 2023) Gnosis. Irenäus von Lyon. Platonismus. Gnosticism. Irenaeus. Platonism. Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter DG Ebook Package English 2021 9783110750720 Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter DG Plus DeG Package 2021 Part 1 9783110750706 Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE COMPLETE 2020 English 9783110704716 Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE COMPLETE 2020 9783110704518 ZDB-23-DGG Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE Theol., Relig.Stud., Jewish Stud. 2020 English 9783110704778 Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE Theol., Relig.Stud., Jewish Stud. 2020 9783110704570 ZDB-23-DGF EPUB 9783110705898 print 9783110705713 https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110705829 https://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9783110705829 Cover https://www.degruyter.com/document/cover/isbn/9783110705829/original |
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